What happened on Friday March 06, 1959?

Here's what happened on March 06, 1959:

• Castro Government Reduces Cuban Rents As part of early revolutionary economic reforms, the Castro government mandated a 50% reduction in rental prices across Cuba, significantly impacting housing affordability.
• Pioneer IV Breaks Radio Signal Distance Record NASA's Pioneer IV spacecraft transmitted a radio signal from a record distance of 400,000 miles, marking a significant milestone in space communication technology.
• Project Mercury Equipment Planning Meeting Officials from the Space Task Group and McDonnell Aircraft Corporation convened to discuss critical spare parts and ground support equipment requirements for the nascent Project Mercury space program.
• 11th Emmy Awards Ceremony The 11th Emmy Awards honored outstanding achievements in television, with notable winners including Playhouse 90, the Jack Benny Show, and Raymond Burr.
• Pope John XXIII Issues Religious Directive Pope John XXIII issued an official notification banning the spread of images and writings related to the Divine Mercy devotion, which was associated with Sister Faustina Kowalska's religious work.
• Tom Arnold's Birth Tom Arnold, a prominent American actor and comedian, was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, who would later become known for his comedic work in film and television.

Events in 1959

March 06, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 06, 1959

Newspapers from Mar. 06, 1959

March 06, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 65th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 1959 can also be written as 3/6/1959 in the US and as 6/3/1959 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 1959 in March 1959 calendar

Famous people born on March 06, 1959:

• Tom Arnold

  Tom Arnold is an American comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy, acting career, and personal journey from a blue-collar...

• Francisco José Carrasco
• Nizar Rayan

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on March 6th

Famous people died on March 06, 1959:

• Maurice Bennett Flynn
• Anton Reinthaller
• Fred Stone

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on March 6th

March 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. Ritchie Valens - Donna
3. The Coasters - Charlie Brown
4. The Crests - 16 Candles
5. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur (Little Flower)

March 06, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 06, 1959 was Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
2. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Slim Dusty - A Pub With No Beer
5. Connie Francis - My Happiness

March 06, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 06, 1959 was Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Lloyd Price - Stagger Lee
2. LaVern Baker - I Cried A Tear
3. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
4. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Try Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 06, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 06, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 06, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 06, 1959 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 06, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:30 am and setting at 04:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on March 06, 1959

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Someone born on March 06, 1959 is:

66 years 2 months old,

or 794 months and 8 days old,

or 3453 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24176 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 06, 1959?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 06, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 06, 1959.

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